Here is some advice from members and Pregoli staff on selecting Maternity Clothes during Pregnancy, we hope it will assist you when shopping for your maternity wardrobe.
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Some women may think they can get through pregnancy in style by squeezing into their regular clothing or simply going up a few sizes in non-maternity fashion. While this may work in the early months when your abdomen is only softly swollen, by the time your belly blossoms (around the second trimester), roomier regular clothes and larger sizes just won't cut it.
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To get the longest wear of your maternity clothes, buy them early.
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You should buy your pre-pregnancy size when purchasing maternity clothes. Since your basic proportions remain the same, your size in well-made maternity garments will have extra room in the thighs, hips, upper arms, and bust, and will allow more length on hemlines, as tops and dresses will ride up as your belly expands. Bottoms should have generous elasticized waist panels or panel-free bellow-the-belly waistlines to accommodate your growing belly.
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Get a good pair of maternity jeans. Jeans are a great item that will go with nearly any top. If you have jeans, then you can dress them up or down to suit the occasion. It's worth spending money on a good pair of maternity jeans, some cheaper brands have too much elastene and will stretch and eventually drive you crazy when you are constantly hitching them up!
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Make sure that all the bottoms you buy have expandable or stretch waists. You don't want to be restricted later in pregnancy with clothing that is too tight.
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Comfort comes first when purchasing maternity clothes. Being pregnant is uncomfortable enough!
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Second to comfort comes style. Make sure that you enjoy the look of the clothes. You don‘t have to settle on something less appealing to be comfortable. There are tons of maternity clothes that give you both comfort and fashion and there is no need to change your "look".
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Some people need to purchase Maternity Clothing and Lingerie as early as 8 weeks into the pregnancy, where some feel comfortable enough to last to around 16 weeks. It is always different for everyone, but if you purchase quality, chances are it will last you from 8 weeks, right though the pregnancy and even during breastfeeding. HOTmilk Lingerie recommend you purchase Maternity Lingerie around 12-14 weeks and again around 36 weeks (and we think that's a pretty good guide).
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Some Maternity Tops and Dresses have discreet Breastfeeding Access, this makes them great value as they will last through your pregnancy and breastfeeding which can be another year or more after your baby is born. Choosing Quality Brands here too will ensure the garmets still look good after a bit of stretch from your growing belly!
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Make sure that shirts give you a little growing room in the chest area.
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A Basic Maternity T-Shirt could be your wardrobe lifesaver! They often have ruched sides to allow for your tummy to grown and extra length which is always appreciated towards the end of your pregnancy. They can be used to layer under tunics, as extra warmth in winter or team them with jeans, shorts or pants. The perfect stand-by for work as you can dress them up or down as required.
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Ask around with friends and family to see if you can get hand-me-down maternity clothes. You may have a group of friends who passes around a box of clothes each time one of you is expecting. You might be able to invest in a few pieces you really love and mix and match.
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Check our Sale Section, we almost always have some gorgeous maternity clothes on sale!
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Whether you plan to breastfeed or not, you'll benefit from wearing a Maternity Bra during Pregnancy. Not only is it much more comfortable, it doesn't restrict milk production but they are georgeous! Some customers still purchase HOT milk bra's from us long after they've finished having Children, they love them so much! We have a large range of Maternity & Nursing Bra's, Knickers and Sleepwear including Sale items.
Regardless of your size, style, or budget, there are a few clothing items that all pregnant women can use.
These are all versatile pieces that can look classic, classy, or funky, depending on your personal flair.
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It makes sense to buy some quality basics if you can't borrow these items. Then you can mix and match them with the occasional new piece, so you feel fresh and fashionable right through that third trimester. Some of these items may even come in handy after you give birth and before you regain your pre-pregnancy shape.
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Motherhood can be the best gift a woman can get. As a woman becomes a mother she suddenly becomes even more beautiful. Through the excitement of expecting a new addition to the family a woman must adjust to her changing body. Your body will change dramatically during pregnancy and what changes your friends, or sister experienced, may not be how your body copes. Each pregnancy can be hugely different for the same woman, my two pregnancies couldn't have been more different!
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Women in New Zealand and worldwide are quickly discovering that maternity fashion is up to the minute, and easily accessible to everyone. Pregnant women are looking sexy and pulled together right up until delivery.
